LAUREN & RUSS
It doesn’t need to be a hot and sunny day for The Lost Orangery to look stunning – but it definitely helps. I was so excited to shoot a wedding at this incredible venue. You can’t truly appreciate it until you see it in person, but it really is an impressive place to be. I was there to capture the wedding day of happy couple Russ and Lauren, and they were lucky enough to have a beautifully sunny summer’s day for their ceremony in the thatched boathouse. I’m certain the venue was worth Lauren’s family coming all the way over from the US.
Lauren started the day getting ready in The Lost Orangery’s accommodations with her bridesmaids and flower girl. It’s a light and airy space, making it great for photography. I also had the chance to wander around before the guests started rolling in to get some shots of the magnificent grounds and architecture. From topiary to grand arches, there’s a lot to take in.
More pre-ceremony photos were vital when Russ and his groomsmen arrived all suited and booted, and we made use of the venue’s bright interiors. The ceremony itself took place in the striking boathouse, just the right size for the small gathering who started to arrive. With my daughter along to help, we were able to capture the ceremony from up close and from across the water. The stone staircases approaching the boathouse made for a dramatic bridal party entrance!
Everyone was in their own little world, ensconced in the boathouse, as Russ and Lauren were joined together. Once they’d sealed the romantic deal, I spent some time getting some photos of both the happy couple and their guests during champagne and canapes. The Lost Orangery has hundreds of places to get some great pictures, both out in the open and in lots of hidden nooks and crannies. The manor house and grounds offer so many opportunities to capture something magical. Everywhere you look, there’s somewhere new to explore and enjoy.
The space indoors is no less impressive than outside – it didn’t even feel like a shame to be inside on such a sunny day. It’s impossible not to feel a bit special with a fancy chandelier hanging above you. The architecture and the interiors offer a beautiful place for a wedding breakfast, moving speeches – and even a surprise guitar performance from the bride!
This was an amazing venue to shoot in, and I have no doubt also an unforgettable day for Russ, Lauren and their friends and family. I loved working with this fun-loving couple and I can’t wait to get back to The Lost Orangery as soon as possible. Maybe for a winter wedding next time?
MORE GREAT WEDDINGS FROM WILTSHIRE
“If you’re getting married in Wiltshire, get in touch for a chat”
Bishopstrow Hotel Wedding Photography
TILLY & LIAM Blue eyes Liam and his goddess Tilly I originally met the very beautiful couple Tilly and Liam at their engagement shoot and was really looking forward to shooting their stunning autumnal wedding at the cosy Bishopstrow House Hotel in Warminster. On...
Guyers House Wedding Photographer
ANTONY & STEFANIE Irish lass Stef & Russian guy Antony I met Ant & Stef over a Skype call back in the summer after a good friend of mine recommended me to them to capture their wedding day. I was instantly attracted to their laidback approach to the...
North Hidden Barn Wedding Photos
JACK & CHARLOTTE Lovers of pugs, gnomes, craft beers, vintage anything and uniqueness! When I met Charlotte and Jack, I knew instantly that it would be a great wedding to photograph. The quirky couple have bags of personality, so I was looking forward to seeing...
Wiltshire Engagement Photographer
LIAM & TILLY It was a beautiful autumn afternoon when I caught up with Tilly and her husband to be Liam at Bishopstrow House Hotel in Wiltshire. We had a chat to finalise the planning of their wedding photography; before heading outside to take some photos of...
Engagement Photography in Marlborough, Wiltshire
CHARLOTTE & JACK Chatty Charlotte & Silent Type Jack I’ve got to say, I love engagement shoots. It gives me a chance to really get to know the couple before the big day, and it gives the couple the chance to get comfortable with me and my camera! This time, I...
Orchardleigh Walled Garden
FREYA & JAMES Head girl Freya and the very handsome James I’ve photographed weddings at Orchardleigh many times before, but it was my first time at the new Walled Garden. The garden has been purpose built for weddings, but I was taken aback by the venue’s...
Find out more, book a meeting, fancy a nice glossy brochure?
Tel: 07809 459478
Blummin’ lovely stuff – every image is a perfect little story on it’s own. Great work, as always!
Wow, what a location, and so many great shots to! I love the bride performing with the band, and the portraits on the rowing boat are ace!
Fantastic work as as always. The venue….just wow!
This is bloody great, loved looking through it, well done.
Great images and storytelling
Lovely work as always!
Beautiful pictures Kerry, telling their story perfectly. I don’t think you could ever tire from working at this stunning venue! Well done!